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Blackley Pike Fold Lane WW2

Situated off Old Market St, Blackley, Manchester.
Above: The building seems to have been built on top of the site of an old mill. 
The remains of this structure and the trees hide it slightly. But it is hard to imagine the scene during the war.  A  similar image is posted on lancashireatwar.co.uk...at one time you could access the site, however , the entrance is shuttered up by breeze blocks , the slits have also been filled in. Having a similar appearance to a surface built air raid shelter, however the main function could  be a Home Guard installation for the  ICI building located 150 yards away. Prior to being blocked inside there are 4 main storage areas. 


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According to an update , there is a section that goes approximately 8ft underground.
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Across the road was another unidentifiable structure situated close to Oakworth St

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<img src="Pike Fold, Blackley Manchester" alt=" historic ww2 sites in the UK" />

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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous29 September 2023 at 13:42

    Hello, olly from 6F

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    1. Jon Harris30 September 2023 at 15:04

      Hi Olly, did you work near the Rochdale Road Gas Works?

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